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*Family Motto: "If you're gonna be stupid, ya better be tough." *Parenting philosophy: "Give 'em the roots to try their wings." *Retirement Philosophy: "If I rest, I rust." *Retirement hobbies: Watercolors & Biking.

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kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 6h

Keith said it was 1 of his all-time favorite concerts-- despite Paul's obvious age-related vocal issues. He was a true presence on stage: 2.5 hrs non-stop performance; 5 min break; 25 min encore. Twas a night of singing lyrics embedded in his soul. Avg age was 60, as best we could tell. 😁

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kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 1d

Our 2 No Kings signs today (both had diff fronts & backs):

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 1d

Great day to protest kings and authoritarians in deep red small towns!

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 1d

We were there and it was great to see. One side of my husband’s sign:

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 1d

Hubs retired yesterday, after 39 yrs with his company. We celebrated last night with Sir Paul. I love how cellphone flashlights replaced the old Bic lighters when Paul sang Let It Be….

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kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 3d

So. Disgusted. By. Current. Events.

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 5d

Am I the only person who zoomed in to look for a scar on his ear?

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 20d

Fun! We visited Ireland for my choice of 25th Anniversary trips (Keith's was hiking the Grand Canyon), but we only had time for the southern half of the island. Need to explore Galway & north the next visit. Are you moving on to another country... or heading home?

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 20d

Exciting ending! Taking time to explore while you're there?

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kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · 23d

Tried a new art technique today…. and while I don’t like each individual piece, I can envision how I’ll use them in my art journal.

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Sep 14

Got out with friends to enjoy our first float in a couple of years….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Sep 11

Actually painted a gift in time for the celebration— for once! Lolz

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Sep 4

And just think about all the snowbirds who winter in those states ... who then transport the diseases to which they've been exposed back to their families & summer communities.

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Sep 2

It’s been at least 8 years since our last fair visit, but we joined 100,000+ of our closest friends at this year’s MN State Fair to see the Avett Brothers concert. Glad we did… but unless there’s another ‘to die for’ band in the next decade, we’ve no desire to return….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 24

Dad’s visiting for the week, so we took a cool glass suncatcher class this afternoon.

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thanks so much!

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 22

Started watercolor classes in Jan '22, in hopes of finding a retirement hobby. Painted the kayaker at the end of that first 8-wk class. Fast forward 3 years to this week, for the same river view (minus a boat). I think I'll keep plugging away at this hobby....

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kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 19

Post-party blackout….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 14

Started a watercolor today of the River’s Edge….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 9

What the actual *uck?!? My hubs warned me about Hegseth's position at dinner tonight... but WTF???
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Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote

The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to v...

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kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Aug 1

Final summer watercolor class. Started in studio, finished at home.

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Jul 25

Taking a summer watercolor class, and this week’s project is the MN North Shore….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Jul 19

Great lighting as night falls over our little slice of the river….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Jul 6

There are so many moral and political narratives that insulted me this week… then I saw our town’s 4th of July fireworks adjacent to Mother Nature’s lightening show. And I thought to myself… what a wonderful world….

kesslaur24.bsky.social @kesslaur24.bsky.social · Jun 17

Apparently the incubation period is now over, and the host can die....
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Baby delivered from brain-dead woman on life support in Georgia

The baby of a Georgia woman who was declared brain dead and has been on life support for months has been delivered.

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